01 / SUNLIGHT

Solar energy
& tech

From a first back-of-the-envelope estimate to the real trade-offs behind storage, panels, and grid connections.

CALCULATOR

Solar ROI calculator

Planning model, not a quote.

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STORAGE

Battery sizing

Match overnight energy to a battery bank.

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COMPARE

Panel matrix

Panel Efficiency Cost
Mono 20-23% Higher
Poly 15-18% Lower
Thin film 10-13% Flexible
DECISION

Grid-tie or off-grid?

Best when outages are common or a connection is unavailable. Add storage and design for your worst week.

IMPACT

Eco-impact

Translate modeled solar production into an approachable equivalent.

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6,000 kWh modeled
GUIDE

DIY blueprints

Phone charger

Panel -> charge controller -> protected battery -> 5 V boost converter -> USB-C. Fuse the battery lead.

Balcony setup

Measure shade, use approved equipment, and treat mounting as the primary engineering problem.

Live production trackerSample-array history with daily and seasonal views.
Net metering guideBuy-back rates, incentives, and questions for your utility.
Glare & angling toolSeasonal sun paths and panel tilt heuristics.
Emerging tech blogTransparent glass, perovskites, and bifacial panels.